The Pathophysiology of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Authors

Geoffrey D. Towers, Wright State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2004

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Abstract

Objective: To summarize and review the current knowledge of the pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse.

Methods: A review of the English language literature regarding the pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse.

Results: A summary and discussion of the pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse is presented.

Conclusions: Pelvic organ prolapse is a complex disease process with multifactorial etiology that affects thousands of women annually worldwide. A historical background of the understanding of prolapse, a review of normal pelvic support anatomy and physiology, and a discussion of the current knowledge of its pathophysiology is presented.

Repository Citation

Towers, G. D. (2004). The Pathophysiology of Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 10 (3), 109-122.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/obgyn/118

DOI

10.1097/01.spv.0000130408.99003.7c